Employment opportunities with the city are always posted on the city's website, recorded on the job line at 916-727-4900, and posted on CalOpps. In addition, the city may advertise in the Sacramento Bee and may utilize other sources to target applicants in various fields.

When a new recruitment is opened by Human Resources staff, the city sends a notification to everyone who has signed up on the "current job opening" email distribution list. You may sign up yourself to receive email announcements of new positions with the city's notify me service.

Typing certificates are required for some positions. When a typing certificate is required, that information is posted within the job flyer.

Generally, the city requires a certificate to be current within 2 years of the date of the recruitment's final filing date and include gross and net words per minute and number of errors. An original certificate is required; copies of typing certificates and typing certificates issued online will not be accepted. The certificate may be issued by a college, temporary employment agency, career center, or other accredited agency. Certificates through online sites will not be accepted. (The city will retain the original copy of the typing certificates.)

The city does not retain resumes on file for potential applicants. Those interested in employment with the city are encouraged to regularly visit the city's website, call the job line for up-to-date information on recruitments, and/or sign-up to receive announcements of new positions with the city's notification service.

New employees are on probation for up to 12 months with the exception of all Police personnel who have a probationary period of 18 months. Based on extenuating circumstances, a probationary period may be extended for another 3 months. All at will and limited-term employees are not subject to a probationary period.